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Emmanuel, the 11-year-old South Sudan presidential hopeful
11-year-old Emmanuel wants to be the president of South Sudan. The reason, he tells me, is “to bring peace to my country.”
like South Sudan. Read more about our child protection work
Children re-create war scenes in their first art class since fleeing Mosul
Since 17 October thousands of children have been displaced in northern Iraq as a result of military operations to retake the city of Mosul from ISIL.
space where activities are run by skilled Child Protection …
World Vision works with app developers so that you can play a part in the fight against poverty
We are partnering with game development studio David and Goliath Games to pioneer a new approach to mobile gaming that empowers gamers to help fight poverty simply by having fun.
same. Encouraging the integration of child protection and care services with health and education
December
same. Encouraging the integration of child protection and care services with health and education
Carrying the burden | Syrian refugee seeks safety in Lebanon; now trapped in child labour
Khalid fled the Syrian conflict, only to become trapped in child labour in Lebanon. How can you help Syria’s child refugees feel safe again?
children in Lebanon through education and child protection projects. You can help more
Haiti Hurricane Update
The path of category 4 Hurricane Matthew, the most powerful Caribbean storm in a decade, ripped through Haiti, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Cuba in early October. It destroyed both property and lives - particularly throughout Haiti. The hurricane brought heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds to a country already suffering from immense poverty and weak infrastructure and still dealing with the legacy of 2010's earthquake. As of 14 October, 1.4 million people are in urgent need of support. The estimated death toll fluctuated significantly in the first few days as many areas couldn't be reached. More than 1000 people are now confirmed to have died.
partners to develop a child protection training plan and guide for communities.
November
same. Encouraging the integration of child protection and care services with health and education
World Vision scales up plans to set up protection centres for children in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew
International children’s charity World Vision is scaling up efforts to establish safe spaces to help children come to terms with loss in hurricane-ravaged Haiti.
in the wake of Hurricane Matthew will be a child protection
Hurricane Matthew - World Vision prepares for impact
While powerful Hurricane Matthew bore down on the island of Haiti, World Vision was preparing to help those whose lives may be affected.
same. Encouraging the integration of child protection and care services with health and education
October
same. Encouraging the integration of child protection and care services with health and education
Sierra Leone: UK must commit existing funds to child protection as cases of sex abuse rise
Sierra Leone: World Vision urges UK government to commit funds to child protection as cases of sexual abuse rise
but funding specifically targeted for child protection does not exist. Our recent mission to …
Truck with 3D image of child refugees brings stark reality of crisis to London
A truck bearing a 3D image of asylum-seeking children, will this morning (Monday 19 September 2016), drive across London to highlight the strife and challenges that child refugees are facing around the world.
same. Encouraging the integration of child protection and care services with health and education
Protecting children | Stopping sexual abuse in Sierra Leone
Two weeks ago, World Vision's Rob Henderson stepped off a plane and into a wall of humid, hot air in Sierra Leone.
The reason for his visit was to show Mike Kane, former shadow minister for DFID, some of the successful work the UK helped to fund during the Ebola crisis, as well as to highlight the growing issue of sexual abuse...
UK with renewed passion for ensuring that child protection remains front and centre of the UK’s
Remembering Mother Teresa: Inspiration as a teenager in Kolkata
On the eve of Mother Teresa’s canonisation, World Vision’s Tracy Shields reflects on how her own experiences in Kolkata and with this amazing lady, helped inspire her to do the work she does today...
Child Protection …
Hope in the eyes of Syrian refugee children | Education in Emergencies
From Mexico to Colombia, China to the UK, Humanitarian Information Officer Soraya has years of experience working in education, and on a recent trip to Jordan spent time meeting parents, teachers, and programmers about our work helping get Syrian Refugee children back into school
I was extremely privileged to have seen our child protection and education in emergency work in
September
same. Encouraging the integration of child protection and care services with health and education
Going for gold: Sports and sponsorship changing lives in Bangladesh
Giving girls access to sport is a great way of building confidence and a sense of empowerment. With the help of a World Vision football project, 14-year-old sponsored child Kolpona has hit the ground running, winning trophies and medals and dreaming of becoming a world-class footballer. Despite living in a poor community in central Bangladesh, Kolpona is optimistic about her future and sees new opportunities emerging…
When tragedy struck Justine and her children, hope was almost lost
said Justine. Thanks to the World Vision Child Protection …
For the love of the game: increasing girls' access to sport in India
At a stadium in northern India, home to many successful athletes, Arshdeep dreams of one day competing in the Olympics. The 15-year-old discovered her love for badminton at a World Vision children’s club, and now, feels much more confident about her future…